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Supreme Court Rules Scottish Power Liable for Asbestos Death
12/10/2025
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- The Supreme Court ruled Scottish Power is liable for damages from Robert Crozier's 2018 asbestos-related death.
- Crozier's family can now claim compensation for distress and loss despite a prior settlement.
- Scottish Power argued against the claim, citing the earlier settlement.
- The court then found an exception for cases involving mesothelioma.
- The ruling comes after eight years and aims to clarify Scotland's damages laws.
